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[@SkydiveVibes]

👇👇: When is your skydiving course starting? Any question I can answer to help?

[@kaikoster1889]

Doing my AFF and a brevet this summer 27juli, so stoked cant wait

[@Cohunnamatta]

My first course will be on the 6th of April. What do you think the restrictions are concerning weight limits? My Jump specifies 235 but I’m 6’1 and about 250. Second. What learning resources would you recommend prior to ground school? My jump zone has provided links to certain information but I find the links hard to navigate. Last. I have decided to invest in my own helmet. The cookie M3. Do you see any benefits of supplying your own gear and what we should consider buying prior to our first jump?

[@SkydiveVibes]

Cohunnamatta For the weight, I would tell the instructors on the dropzone. For preparation, reading the USPA SIM is a good start although it's not really fun to read... (Maybe I should work on that myself, eh, eh. 😜) For your first jump, I would simply recommend using the gear they will lend you. Maybe wait until you complete your AFF before investing in a helmet. When you are ready, I can help you get a small discount on your helmet. ;)

[@SkydiveVibes]

@@kaikoster1889 Awesome. Where will you do it?

[@kaikoster1889]

Skydive Vibes royan, france while i’m living in the netherlands

[@sleepyweazel99]

Just passed AFF Level 7 and am ready to begin self-supervised jumps! ...and that Hop ‘n Pop! Blue Skies, friends!!!

[@skydivewithsabrina]

Just started my AFF and it’s EVERYTHING! I have found my passion 🤘

[@fourhorsemen5615]

I fell into a youtube rabbit hole and found YOU, 01-08-22 I did my very first 15000ft tandem skydive to celebrate my 50th ,WHAT AN EXPERIANCE , that minute of freefall has changed my life :) .I was back on the floor and 10 minutes later i was booking into an AFF course that starts in 12 days ! Your videos are excellent for someone who thirsts for knowledge and is at the start of a skydiving journey of their own so i thank you for giving me a heads up (im quickly working through your back catalogue ) BLUE SKIES MY FRIEND !

[@SkydiveVibes]

Super! Glad I could help!

[@Al-Sky]

I skipped tandem and went straight for AFF, the first jump was the best thing ever and the fact I got to experience the sensory overload as well as being in control made the fear instense! I am not sure this is the best route for everyone but I am glad I did it this way, it made everything so much more real. I hate not being n control, if you do too and you know you want to skydive, skip and go straight for AFF. That first jump is mind shattering.

[@nohaxinvolved3619]

Exactly what I did and started 2 weekends ago! Cat. B was 2 days ago and Cat. C tomorrow 😊

[@ajsphinx]

This skydiving thing stuck my mind some one year ago, since then i have been preparing my money. None of my friends are in this sport but i still wanna pursue it. May be by the end of this year i'll be ready to ditch everything into this hobby. My location will be Skydive Dubai, if anyone reading this has got the same dream, then may be we can shake hands, cuz i need a friend crazy as me for the game. 😊

[@SkydiveVibes]

Haha, you don't need to "ditch" everything... It's a great hobby, but you need to keep working to pay jump tickets hahaha

[@ciscoplank8107]

I live in dubai and im also looking into starting it as a hobby, how did it go for you?

[@ajsphinx]

@@ciscoplank8107 yeh its going well, just need to keep doing it... that's all.

[@ciscoplank8107]

Aju Jacob aight thanks for your feedback, and good luck

[@HoldItDownLE5]

@@ciscoplank8107 did you do the course in the end? I’m also in Dubai, want to do my AFF but none of my friends want to do it with me!

[@XC-ol9db]

It’s soo cool to have someone like you around to help! Thank you 🙏

[@FingerJam12]

Started my AFF last week. Got the school done and did my 1st jump the next day. A little rough on my exit. I'm tall so it's a learning curve. I recovered very well. Everything went great. My instructor wanted me to arch more so I'm working on it. I had my toggles pulled a little down and kinda got stuck at 4k ft. After my instructor radioed and told me what I was doing wrong it was an easy fix. Landed in the DZ well, a little rough landing but it wasn't bad as I wasn't injured. I needed to pull half way 1st. The main thing is that I learned a whole lot on that one jump under canopy, I will do much better my next jump. I want to move along faster but I have other financial responsibilities first. I will get there. Love your videos!

[@samanthahutten9632]

Starting my AFF in July, really excited and a little scared.

[@HeymohanUS]

I have been watching your videos and inspired to become a solo skydiver.. I did my first training tandem skydive with the instructor with an Altimeter on my wrist for the first time. I’ll be starting my AFF program next season as it is too late now.

[@Adrenalinedropday]

thanks for the video, makes me more confident, I have completed 4 tandems 3 hours wind tunnel, 10 AFF jumps 10 years ago and starting my AFF again tomorow, feeling realy prepared

[@squirlygeorge]

Just turned 40. Did my 1st level last week, hopefully level 2 & 3 this weekend. Whoop 🙌

[@dwaynejones8669]

Do this for yourself,, After my 1st. jump, I signed up for the AFF course, Had it done in 1 month, Learn how to pack a chute! and find some good friends! It is AWESOME !

[@SkydiveVibes]

Skydiving has a great community!

[@whiskeyfoxtrotnovember8888]

Awesome 😎. I did my tandem about one moth ago and now I’m starting the classes and preparing for jump alone...

[@aligerous]

Catherine, I'm waiting until the money is available before starting the AFF course at SkyDive San Diego. I just wanted to let you know how helpful your videos are. I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as I can before I begin. Thank You!

[@SkydiveVibes]

Super! Let me know once you start!!

[@matthewhatcher6130]

My next months packed Got the wind tunnel booked for next week a tandem skydive on April 20th and then Starting Aff Ground school on the 6th of May. Ive only done one tandem before so Im still nervous and excited

[@SkydiveVibes]

Awesome commitment! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@viniciusmquintanilha3857]

Cheers From Brazil...Many Thanks! Love your videos!

[@jamessa0804]

Thank you for making all these videos related to skydiving...I have a comprehensive overview on it now and thanks to your videos I'm not jumping ahead of myself hahahah get it! Anyway, I'm excited to share the news that I will be going on my first tandem jump soon and if I do like the experience, which I'm pretty sure I will, I'm going to go right into my AFF or possibly just go right for my A. Again, thanks for putting this content out there. Your videos are my first interaction with skydiving and once I go tandem and start interacting with people I hope my knowledge for the sport will blossom from there.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Bdirtnc]

Did two tandems the last two weekends and this Saturday I start my AFF at skydive coastal carolina. My second tandem was a cut away, that’s what sold me on this sport!!

[@billysmith7990]

I had a cut away as a student couple weeks ago im still jumping though lol

[@KosmicKoheiAspiringAstronaut]

I am training to become an astronaut and this has been a big part of it.

[@makeupholism]

I started my AFF couse a few weeks ago, with good and bad jumps, but failed Level 4 (I was spinning like a record, round round like a record), so I’ll have to do that again. I am struggling, but I don’t want to give up. I did a pretty decent level 3 and I was smiling all day after that, but level 4 got me bummed again. I completely realize that skydiving is 90% in your mind and that has been the hardest part for me! I still don’t know if I will make it to the DZ next weekend (got work), but I really don’t want to give up, I know I can do this!

[@SkydiveVibes]

Definitely! Don't give up! If you still struggle next time, you can see if you can do a quick 10-20 minutes in a wind tunnel to work on your stability. Also, look at your video and get feedback from different coaches and focus on the tips next time. ;)

[@abadialsharif8537]

I am not a coach nor experienced skydiver, but I had the same situation. I had 3 jumps of pure spinning, and it was a real nightmare. The problem was that I took my instructor's advise wrong when he said keep your head strait. This advise prevented me from looking around and moving my neck, which is totally wrong, and therefore it was the main cause of my spinning problem. I should have kept my spine strait not my neck. I hope this is helpful & blue skies.

[@williamalexander6887]

Thanks for the tips, taking my AFF next week with the A license as the target.

[@PimaArt]

Hey man did you get your A license? How was aff? I’m going to do aff1 soon and kinda freaking out but super excited at the same time any advice will help

[@louiefuller1982]

Hi Catherine, I started my AFF course last summer in my home country (UK) , but this year I have decided to finish the whole course in Spain. I go there in 3 weeks.

[@6stostormo]

I am 55 and still full of Life, and as long i can keep up wiht my kids , i be running tru life

[@SkydiveVibes]

Really cool. Glad you'll complete it and become part of the skydiving family! Let me know if you need help with anything!

[@andrewwhite8833]

Just started working on my A license about a month ago but I'm not doing the AFF. I'm going through a course called skydiver training program from skydive spaceland that is 18 jumps instead of 8 and is much more detailed.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Interesting. What is the main difference for you?

[@jimday666]

Blue skies !

[@SkydiveVibes]

You too! ;)

[@MrHenry366]

I wanted to comment so late as now I am AFF I am finding myself watching so many of your amazing videos. They are brilliant. So nothing I am saying is critical. Just my thoughts on this video. I live in he UK so I waited 6 weeks since ground school for my first AFF jump having never left a plane before in the sky. And I paid for a tandem out of boredom. I felt funny on the way with the wind in my mouth head down. I had no time to clear ears. I felt sick under canopy. And the ground rush was intense out of my control. This only happens in tandem from what I have heard. Especially motion sickness under canopy. It’s 100% different doing it yourself. I am moving through the levels and addicted. It’s so amazing and incredibly different on your own. So I would say a tandem can put someone off if they don’t like it which jumping on your own won’t. A lot of people love tandem. But personally I hated it. Yet I love skydiving. I’m hooked and possessed by it. It’s awesome. Your videos are brilliant. A big help to me. But If you hated tandem. Don’t necessarily reconsider skydiving because it’s so so different when your in control 😊. X

[@skitzoutdoors2363]

I'm doing my first jump in may super stoked you're videos are really helpful keep it up.

[@ccrpalex2456]

Did my first tandem jump. Instructor let me deploy chute and control it since I'll be doing classes for class A. Best experience. Surprised that I was able to maintain focus on the first jump. Your vids helped me to actually go through with skydiving. Thank you. Keep up good job.

[@vishaldesai5262]

I am very inspired by skydiving and attracted.My dream is Skydive. Please make a 🎥 video deep explanation with all types of demo,

[@6stostormo]

Starting my AFF in August 12 in Italy where i onw a Baechhouse togeder with my 3 Kids age 29.30.33 juhuuuuu Thanks for the Infos and sorry for my bad english, big hug from svizzerland

[@SkydiveVibes]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions and let me know how it went after! ;)

[@ade79315]

Enjoy each jump and lives every moment..., My wife made her AFF with 51 (2 years ago)( 2 children,30 and 25 years), and it's the best thing she could do, the skydivers family, it's a wonderful family, enjoy with your jumps and with the videos of SkydiveVibes. Greetings from Spain ( skydive Empuriabrava ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6qcfIl-YpyBfNk

[@Mummapalooza]

Hi Catherine! Been following your videos all winter and I’m doing the A License in a Week program in April! The closer it gets, the more nervous I get! Any advice on overcoming those nerves?

[@SkydiveVibes]

Hey Tyler. Looking forward to summer here too! It's totally normal to get nervous and it's in fact a good thing. It's actually why we jump no? ;) Take a look at my video about fear of skydiving here: bit.ly/2RSwX4h

[@pudthewhacker]

If you're not nervous before a skydive, you probably shouldn't be skydiving!

[@beatlejuice7665]

Love ur videos...my wife and I starting are AFF in April can't wait hahaha

[@skydivingfun2380]

Cat TY for all the info in your videos for a student skydiver like me. I am so happy I subscribed to your channel. I am still progressing as a student skydiver and like you said one step at a time. I love my local drop zone so many great skydivers at are drop zone. Blue skies Cat.

[@joeythefarrier5408]

I'm beginning my A license classes next week. Love my drop zone. But what do I have to do to be able to H. A. L. O. jump? And what is the highest HALO's allowed?

[@SkydiveVibes]

It's a great question. You would have to find where you could do one because it's not a standard jump and some more experience as a skydiver might be needed.

[@saltybaguette7683]

I believe you need a b license and 100 jumps but check online

[@julianbwhy365]

I start jumping in April and I am sooooo excited! Know that Military Tution Asiistance will pay for troops to become licensed D Skydivers. I just realized and am so mad!!! I could have been doing this for years!!🤣

[@SkydiveVibes]

Haha wow, they pay everything that is great!

[@07k_motorsports24]

wow it didnt matter what type of job you had ? i still have two years left of TA, they dont pay everything but i think the year limit is like 4.5k ?

[@mauriciojuarez1610]

Hi Catherine ! I have a B license with 126 jumps at the moment and I’m considering to buy a new rig but i don’t know which one to buy (icon, javelin odyssey, fluid wings etc.) Can you do a video about the differences of those rigs? Or did you know a forum or a website where I can check that out ? Thanks!!

[@SkydiveVibes]

I have been wanting to do one about the different manufacturers out there. I'll try to work on it soon. ;)

[@remusmariandragan635]

i started freefly training in tunnel, before FFA, will help aloth on B4 later. What started as a prep for skydiving ended up a a virus. A very expensive virus :(

[@MrRubberduck11]

i start tomorrow! thanks for the video!

[@patricioelosua5886]

My last jump was my A licence jump.. but haven't been able to jump since! (July 2018) 😢😢. Hopefully I can get current again in spring break

[@SkydiveVibes]

There won't be any problem. You might be a bit nervous for your next jump but it's normal. ;) just get into the plane and you'll make it fine!

[@eyesonmarymahaney1731]

I love to go skydiving with my friends. I will b going on my b day and on veterans day

[@fedebernardelli1823]

Hello!! I have 4 solos after my aff course, this was 4 years ago! My question is, do they let me jump without supervision after so long and another country?

[@HaizerNoah]

I am 37 years old man, do some motorbike 🏍 and jet ski as extreme sport. My question is am i to old to get my license?

[@SkydiveVibes]

Not at all! It is a sport that can be learned at almost any age. Simply stretchout a bit as flexibility is important. ;)

[@HaizerNoah]

Skydive Vibes thanks for your positive response 🍀 Your big fan already 😊

[@SkydiveVibes]

@@HaizerNoah Looking forward to see you in the sky soon!!

[@thesuperiorbench6307]

Sick video, thanks :)

[@akashwa7969]

Hi Catherine! Do all my jumps from the solo license up to the A license have to be with a coach? I'm starting my AFF this May and I wanted to have a roadmap on how things usually progress after getting my solo. Thank you!

[@SkydiveVibes]

No, usually after your AFF, you have a couple of coached jumps to make but not all of them are with a coach. You'll be able to do some solo jumps to raise your numbers. Check out this video about the licenses progressions (an old one, but still good): bit.ly/2G0UdHy

[@akashwa7969]

@@SkydiveVibes Awesome!!! Thanks so much! Blue skies buddy :D

[@asimaz6817]

Hello, tell us how u doing and if the plan went well. How many u have done ? - I used to dream about it but I can smell the AFF course coming 🤣. Btw Thank Catherine for everything! 💙

[@avila5791]

Kewl I was just talking about picking the right drop zone to get licensed at today with some pretty cool ppl 😎. Thank for all your great advice Catherine!! Your channel is Ahh maizing!!!🤩💖💛

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks a lot. Hope it helped. ;)

[@joycea3290]

Does the fog weather matter could we skydive or bungee jump?

[@djbigturbo6878]

Great content …...see ya in the sky!

[@SkydiveVibes]

Blue Skies!

[@djbigturbo6878]

next nice day will be spent at the drop zone!!

[@nishishukla1390]

Hello! I am planning to sign up for a course to get the A license- my main concern in my weight. I only weigh 80 pounds right now, and I'm wondering if that will make it much more difficult for me to skydive. Will it still be possible for me? Can you advise on this? I haven't found much online about it :p

[@taiokun]

Hey Cath, Can you do a video on using a hook knife / if it's a good idea to carry a hook knife?

[@SkydiveVibes]

Good idea. I will surely make one.

[@matheusalmei]

Thanks for the tips.

[@SkydiveVibes]

You are welcome! Are you planning to jump soon?

[@matheusalmei]

@@SkydiveVibes I really hope to start an AFF course in the second semester. A couple of weeks ago you answered me a question regarding topic #3 of this video.

[@kolgerushikesh7058]

How much it cost in total to become a skydiving instructor

[@jayrajak9323]

This is my passion however I stay in India, Can I become a skydiver here? I am thinking of going to Dubai for this... Is this a good idea or any other thing you can advice?

[@joycea3290]

It would be nice if we had skydiver become a airplane flyer or helicopter flyer and bring along bungee jumping gear or skydiveing gear.

[@joycea3290]

Does the fog weather matter could we skydive?

[@joycea3290]

Why don't stars travel with skydive gear or bungee jump gear?

[@santhiraraj5869]

I have a question If we complete an aff course in uk and got a license will it be valid internationally

[@jkroll9687]

I have a friend who wants to take me skydiving but I never been in a plane let alone jumped out of a plane before how do I over come my fear

[@alishabachez8221]

ive been planning for about 4 years lol and ive done tandem 3 times now, ive deployed the chute already . no one will do the course with me, anyone in alberta edmonton willing to ?! Also the only thing im worreid about is piloting the canopy and is it recommended to do tunnel time prior?

[@codyallred5553]

I am going to start my AFF course in about a year. However, I do have very poor internal rotation and rotator cuff strength in my right shoulder. I worry it will cause me to either not be able to reach my BOC at all, or it will cause me to have to contort my body into an improper deployment position, which ofcourse could then cause a main chute entanglement or improper opening. Is there anyway I could get a left handed BOC pouch before I start the course?

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thats a good question. You should ask your instructors at the DZ. You will get to try out the gear and deployment procedure on the floor and you'll be able to see if you can reach it. But we got to think that there is a case where you might not be able to jump if you can't deploy...

[@emrebekmez845]

What is the difference between solo license and A license ? Can I still jump by myself only with a solo license ?

[@pnwadventurist]

Once you complete AFF, you'll be considered a solo student, which yes you'll be able to jump by yourself, although you'll have to jump with a coach on your check dives to get your A license

[@shawntootill24]

Could you tell me if I'm completely crazy to want AFF before a Tandem?

[@shawntootill24]

@Benjamin Krueger Thanks brother! as soon as Covid restrictions lift im going!

[@ethanhuntmp]

Hi. I really want to start my AFF course, but I am a little bit concerned about my flexibility since as I understood a good arch is crucial skill.

[@lefoxmethodstudiouk]

Practice the “stable arch position” in the mirror. I also set a timer for 1 minute (length of time in free fall)

[@travellingdost55]

Please reply my question I want to become a instructor for tandem jump You suggest me how to be🙂??

[@xBoddahhh]

Lots of jumps

[@joycea3290]

Does fog weather matter could we humans jump?

[@itsmeheathermarie]

Any recommendations on goggles for glasses wearers?

[@xBoddahhh]

Most dropzones will have goggles to go over the top of your glasses, and once licenced you can jump with a closed faced/visor helmet

[@itsmeheathermarie]

@@xBoddahhh I’ve been using the ones at the drop zone but I’m hoping to get something more comfortable that I can just put my prescription in. Thank you for your response! 😀

[@HExRAJGAMING]

I want to do solo skydiving from where I can take training please anybody can tell me 😕😕

[@ashokram8384]

Hi! I'm Ashok from india. how to become a professional skydiver.

[@frommyheart007]

Hi

[@mayurchauhan9244]

Hii I am Mayur from India how can i learn sky diving by u?

[@isaiahsolorio7592]

Anyone know best aff programs in norcal?

[@redcowcat8705]

It costs sooooo much tho. I'm scared that I would be too scared to jump from the plane and it would be so awkward

[@SellaTipi]

Pngn bnr gw sky diving. Tlg para sultan baca komenan ini. Tq

[@tinaknox2458]

I'd like to get my license.. I've been wanting to for years:(

[@6ixxzee]

Idk if i want this for fun or job that confuses me lol

[@joycea3290]

Safety gear.

[@janizary-8767]

I the 20000th viewer ))

[@jacobharris954]

No.1 beware of the risks. I think we all aware of the risk..... singular falling to your death lol

[@zatorce]

Beautiful lady 🌹🌹🌹

[@joycea3290]

Sorry Kobe Bryant !